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| RandyT:
If you are sure that you won't be experimenting with different switches, or have the need for someone other than yourself do repairs (like a panel made for a friend, family member or customer whom you don't visit very often) there's nothing wrong with direct soldering. The only thing to be wary of is the amount of heat being used. Microswitches aren't really designed for this type of connection. The plastic used for the housing isn't very heat resistant (usually ABS), so don't overheat the terminals. Doing so could cause the plastic to deform around them and cause performance issues. It's probably also a good idea to solder the wire to the switches before connecting the other ends to your encoder (or make sure the encoder is not grounded/plugged in to the system while soldering). An improperly grounded iron could send some potentially damaging voltage to places you don't want it. |
| michelevit:
Direct soldiering is best. You should't be replacing switches in a home environment. I've only replaced two. One was a reused switch from a commercial machine. The other failed mechanically. Its a 2 dollar part, so you can keep a spare or two. |
| mgb:
I have changed only two switches in the past ten years on my mame stuff. But more in the commercial environment of course. I think it's silly to say either crimps or soldering is the best way. One person prefers crimped quick connects and that's fine while another person prefers soldering. Neither way is wrong. I also agree with Randy's point about experimenting and trying out different things which I have done and will continue to do on my cp. between my job and my hobby interest, I am very comfortable soldering and crimping but I actually prefer to just hack up economy jamma harnesses that already have quick connects attached. I highly reccomend it Especially if you're building multiple panels. |
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